Hemothorax due to inferior phrenic artery injury from blunt trauma: a case series and systematic review [PDF]
World Journal of Emergency SurgeryBackground Hemothorax is a common complication of thoracic trauma, often associated with morbidity and mortality. While intercostal and internal mammary arteries are commonly involved, the inferior phrenic artery (IPA) is rarely the source of hemothorax ...
Akira Kuriyama +2 more
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Hemothorax as the Initial Manifestation of <i>KRAS G12D</i> Positive Pulmonary Pleomorphic Carcinoma: A Case Report. [PDF]
Respirol Case RepWe report a rare case of KRAS G12D positive pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma penetrating the visceral pleura, leading to rapid tumour growth and uncontrolled hemothorax. In addition to the high proliferative and invasive potential of the tumour, the oncological properties of the KRAS G12D mutation likely precipitated both the abrupt onset and recurrence
Ikeda T +7 more
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Case Report: A rare presentation of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with a massive hemothorax and a chest wall hematoma. [PDF]
Front Med (Lausanne)Han B, Li S, Ye Y, Lu X, Zhang H.
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Spontaneous hemothorax in a patient of ruptured ectopic pregnancy
Indian Journal of Respiratory Care, 2022 Hemothorax is a condition characterized by the accumulation of blood within the pleural cavity. Most hemothoraces result from direct trauma, blood vessel rupture, tumor, or iatrogenic complication.
Bishakha Swain
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Delayed massive hemothorax requiring surgery after blunt thoracic trauma over a 5-year period: complicating rib fracture with sharp edge associated with diaphragm injury [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine, 2018 Delayed massive hemothorax requiring surgery is relatively uncommon and can potentially be life-threatening. Here, we aimed to describe the nature and cause of delayed massive hemothorax requiring immediate surgery.
Sung Wook Chang +2 more
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Role of intercostal artery embolization in management of traumatic hemothorax
Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, 2021 Intercostal artery bleeding from trauma can result in potentially fatal massive hemothorax. Traumatic hemothorax has traditionally been treated with tube thoracostomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, or thoracotomy.
Rahul Lohan +4 more
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Spontaneous Tension Hemothorax in a Patient with Asbestosis
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine, 2022 Case Presentation: A 75-year-old man with a history of asbestosis presented to the emergency department with sudden-onset dyspnea and hemoptysis, triggered by coughing. The patient was hemodynamically unstable and in respiratory distress.
Toshinao Suzuki, Toshihiko Takada
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Pattern and Outcome of Chest Injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]
, 2011 Chest injuries constitute a continuing challenge to the trauma or general surgeon practicing in developing countries. This study was conducted to outline the etiological spectrum, injury patterns and short term outcome of these injuries in our setting ...
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Hemothorax in a Medical Intensive Care Unit: Incidence, Comorbidity and Prognostic Factors
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2010 There is a lack of data regarding the occurrence of hemothorax in medical intensive care units (ICUs). The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence, comorbidity and prognostic factors of hemothorax in medical ICU patients.
Chung-Yu Chen +5 more
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Spontaneous hemothorax in a 10‐year‐old boy with COVID‐19
Clinical Case Reports, 2022 Spontaneous hemothorax occurs in the absence of trauma or iatrogenic causes. Etiologies of spontaneous hemothorax in children include connective tissue disease, neoplasia and coagulopathy, which is associated with thromboembolic events.
Abir Boussetta +3 more
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